As autumn deepens and the days grow shorter, we find ourselves surrounded by symbols of both mystery and play. Glowing pumpkins and rustling leaves abound. Children in costumes and flickers of candlelight dance in the dark. Halloween, often seen as a night of fright or fun, carries roots that reach deep into faith and remembrance. Long before modern celebrations, people referred to the night of October 31st as All Hallows’ Eve.

A soft, spiced pumpkin cake is rolled with creamy filling. It’s a cozy classic. It tastes like autumn in every slice. Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 te…

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SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.

This fragrant, rustic bread is shaped like a golden leaf. It can also look like a spooky ghost if you are baking in October. The bread is soft inside and crisp on the edges. It’s the perfect way to use your sourdough starter. It fills your kitchen with the smell of fresh herbs and olive oil. Recipe adapted from Healing Slice…

This morning, I sit on the porch with a warm cup of coffee. There is a chill of autumn in the air. My heart turns to the place where I spend time each month -the nursing home. It’s a space filled w…

Generosity doesn’t always come wrapped in a donation or a grand gesture. Often, it’s found in the smallest acts.It may be a kind word. It could be a moment of patience. It might be the willingness to truly listen when someone needs to be heard. It’s the gift of presence. It’s the offering of grace when others might offer judgment. It’s the courage to give even when life feels uncertain.

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For the first time, one of the 27 people killed in U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug vessels has been publicly identified.

I step out onto my little back porch - the dusk settling over the trees, the hush before voices rise. On this threshold between inside and out, I’m drawn to a stirring in my spirit. I remember a 19th-century man from Concord, MA who dared to question law and power. He did this by refusing to pay unjust taxes. His name was Henry David Thoreau.

This is a softly spiced sourdough loaf. It bakes up golden and tender. The loaf is shaped like a pumpkin, making it perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy weekend bake. You will want to start this…

The last decade in America has been an unrelenting funeral.

On my little back porch - The quiet moments come before the world fully wakes. The sunlight spilling gently across the floorboards. The leaves rustling, whispering their morning prayer. This porch has become a sacred space - a threshold between the outer world and the inner one. As I settle into that quiet space, I find myself drawn to the life and wisdom of St.

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